[Page 4] The 240 Best Merit-Based Scholarships in May 2026

This scholarship seeks to support minority students who need monetary support to pursue higher education at a Historically Black College or University (HBCU).

This scholarship seeks to support students who demonstrate resilience, leadership, and a commitment to their communities.

This scholarship seeks to commend students who are taking on the challenge of studying STEM by helping to relieve the burden of tuition.

This scholarship aims to support the next generation of designers who are committed to prioritizing environmental and social sustainability.

This scholarship aims to honor the 1979 graduating class of Aiken High School by supporting the next generation of Falcons as they pursue higher education in college or trade school.

This scholarship seeks to honor Terryn, Teagan, and Olivia Giles by supporting students who need financial assistance in order to achieve their educational goals.

This scholarship will support BIPOC high school seniors with a GPA of 2.5 or higher.

This scholarship seeks to support students who are goal-oriented and devoted to achieving their dreams through higher education.

This scholarship seeks to pay forward the love, kindness, and joy that Otto brought to the world by supporting young women pursuing STEM.

This scholarship aims to recognize and support students who are committed to studying and solving real challenges affecting communities, including economic mobility, education access, health outcomes, and wealth creation.

This scholarship aims to honor the life of Mattie K Peterson by supporting students who are active members of their communities.

This scholarship seeks to support young women in college who are pursuing careers in mental health or business.

This scholarship aims to honor Mighty’s legacy by supporting nursing students so they can achieve all of their dreams.

This scholarship aims to aid female students who are pursuing higher education at a Baptist college.

This scholarship seeks to support students pursuing careers in healthcare engineering or electrical engineering so they can complete their education.

This scholarship aims to support students who are passionate about pursuing a career in a wildlife-focused field of study.

This scholarship seeks to carry on Kayla Nicole Monk’s name and legacy by helping students achieve their dreams.

This scholarship aims to support underrepresented students who are pursuing higher education so they can overcome the obstacles they face and succeed.

This scholarship will support a Pacific Islander college student.

This scholarship aims to honor the life of David G. Sutton by supporting athletes who are pursuing higher education.

This scholarship seeks to honor the life and lasting impact of Equan Bedenfield by supporting students who share her ambition.

This scholarship aims to honor the life of Dr. Shuqiao by supporting students who are pursuing their ambitions in psychology and psychiatry.

This scholarship aims to support international students who want to pursue higher education in the United States.

This scholarship will support a high school student at Hudson High School, Saginaw Nouvel Catholic Central High School, or South Lyon High School.

This scholarship aims to honor the legacy of Coach Ray by supporting deserving athletes who excel in the classroom and in athletics.

This scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of William T. Sullivan by supporting a student who embodies his spirit of community involvement.

This scholarship aims to honor the life of Scarlet Croft by supporting students who are preparing to graduate from high school and pursue their college goals.

By embracing diverse avenues for personal growth, anyone can conquer the challenges of life and attain the pinnacle of success.

This scholarship aims to support high school seniors by helping them manage the significant expenses associated with higher education.

This scholarship aims to honor the life of Ryan Douglas Osborne by supporting students who share his honorable characteristics of being personable, respectable, friendly, open-minded, ambitious, hard working, and driven.